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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.76, 689.08 and 215.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.76, 689.08 and 215.96 is: 323.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.76 : 689.08 = 215.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.76/689.08 = 215.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.76x = 689.08 × 215.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.76x = 148,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,813.72/459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.68

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